- I don't smoke anymore.
- Please don't offer me cigarettes.
- No!
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Use Nicotine Replacement Products
- Keep NRT handy
- Use enough NRT
- Get further prescriptions in plenty of time
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Reaffirm Reasons for Quitting - I'll...
- have better health
- feel fitter
- smell better
- have more money
- be in control
- feel more relaxed
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Minimise Weight Gain
- Have healthy low-fat snacks to hand
- Eat more fruit and vegatables
- Drink more water
- Be more active
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Think of yourself as a non smoker
- Practise saying -
- Topic
- Topic
- Tell yourself - 'I don't smoke'
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Pre-plan Distractions
- Topic
- Do a word search, crossword puzzle or sudoku
- Do knitting, crochet or other crafts
- Go and see a film, or hire a DVD
- Write to, or email an old friend
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After meals
- Sugar free sweets
- Do the washing up
- Drink a glass of water
- Get up from the table straight away
- Clean your teeth (buy a new toothbrush)
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Change Routines
- Change your usual drink
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Exercise
- Exercise with a friend
- Choose exercises that you enjoy
- If you drive, park further from your destination
- Use a pedometer
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Struggling?
- Have a break
- Take some deep breaths
- Talk to a friend
- Call your advisor
- Call the stop smoking service